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Out of pocket medical expenses for dad not on my medical aid?

Posted 5 December 2013

Can I claim my fathers hospital bills R70 000 if I which I paid even though my Dad doesn't belong to a medical aid?

TaxTim says:
9 December 2013 at 9:26

If he is dependent on you for support then yes you can claim these as out of pocket expenses.

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